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Par Pharmaceutical Halts Shipment of Budesonide Inhalation Suspension

The TRO remains in force until further notice by the Court. This action does not effect sales of branded Pulmicort Respules

About Par Pharmaceutical

Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets generic drugs and innovative branded pharmaceuticals for specialty markets. For press release and other company information, visit www.parpharm.com.

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SOURCE Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.